SEPARATE AND JOINT COMPONENTS FOR THE VERTICAL AND TRANSVERSE DAMPING BETWEEN BOGIE AND VEHICLE BODY

A general discussion of the influences of separate and joint suspension components on lightweight construction and smooth riding of bogie vehicles is followed by a discussion of the technical requirements which the vehicle body suspension must meet. Subsequently, the various types of separate and joint suspension components already in use are examined in order to ascertain to what extent they meet the various requirements. Finally, a number of possible arrangements of joint suspension components is mentioned.

• Corporate Authors:

  International Railway Congress Association

  17-21 rue de Louvrain
  1000 Brussels,   Belgium 
• Authors:
  • LIPSIUS, J M
• Publication Date: 1967-8

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 597-613
• Serial:
  • RAIL INTERNATIONAL

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Dampers; Damping (Physics); Rubber; Spring; Springs (Vehicles); Suspensions; Technology; Trucks; Vehicle design
• Geographic Terms: Germany
• Old TRIS Terms: Helical springs; Rubber springs
• Subject Areas: Design; Motor Carriers; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00033444
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 28 1973 12:00AM